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Sycamore Community Unit School District 427
Sycamore Community Unit School District 427 is a unified school district in Illinois with a community population of 22,192. The median household income is $92,873 and the median age is 36.5.
22,192
Population
271
People / sq mi
$92,873
Median Income
36.5
Median Age
Sycamore Community Unit School District 427 covers 82 sq mi of land at 270.8 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 85.4% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 62.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$92,873
Median Household Income
$46,239
Per Capita Income
6.5%
Poverty Rate
2.7%
Unemployment
Housing
$287,800
Median Home Value
$1,195
Median Rent
72.5%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
96.7%
High School+
47.1%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Sycamore Community Unit School District 427 serves a community with a population of 22,192 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in Illinois.
The median household income in Sycamore Community Unit School District 427 is $92,873, with a per capita income of $46,239. The poverty rate is 6.5%.
Sycamore Community Unit School District 427 is 85.4% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 62.1% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Sycamore Community Unit School District 427, 96.7% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 47.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Sycamore Community Unit School District 427 is $287,800, with a median rent of $1,195. The homeownership rate is 72.5%.
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Data for Sycamore Community Unit School District 427 from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 1738460).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.